codes (general, symbols)
- Scope note
- General term for symbols, sounds, or gestures devised according to a system and used to represent something else. An example is in translating a piece of information in a source language, such as a symbol, letter, word, or phrase, into a target language according to a strict rule, in order to achieve some purpose, such as disguising the message or facilitating its transmission or reception.
- Date of creation: 10-Mar-2025
Accepted term: 10-Mar-2025 
